Lifeline Australia Ltd

Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide - CHCCCS003

This unit is part of the Community Services and Health Training Packages. It applies to people in formal helping roles in any community service context. Suicide safety may involve face-to-face, telephone or remote contact with the person involved. It covers the skills and knowledge to identify and manage immediate suicide risk and work with the individual to achieve safe outcomes. It includes the requirements for developing a clear safety plan for addressing any immediate danger to the person at risk or others, mobilising access to emergency medical help when needed and facilitating links with further support.